Interleukin-12 is not essential for silicosis in mice

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Silicosis features foci of inflammation where macrophages and lymphocytes precede and accompany fibroblast proliferation, alveolar epithelial hyperplasia, and increased deposition of connective tissue matrix material. In the mouse fo...

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Main Authors: Hemenway David R, Pfeiffer Linda M, Davis Gerald S, Rincon Mercedes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-01-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Online Access:http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/3/1/2